There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is year round, with winter ice-fishing. Two sites have parking for two car groups. Both day and overnight use is permitted. The facility has 24 sites (13 sites are pull-through) with tables and fireplaces. Firewood is limited. Two vault type toilets, refuse containers and pickup. There is a developed water system with 2 hand pumps. Most sites have a panoramic view of towering cliff walls. No boating is allowed on Spectacle Lake. The Spectacle Lake Trail #730 begins 1/2 mile south on Forest Road 250. Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail 729 are also accessible.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
Closed
Reservations:
Closed for the Season 9-7-20.
Fees
$23/night for single unit. $28/night for full kook-up. $11/$14 for day use (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Directions: From Antonito, CO, take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight on Rd. 17 and go 21.9 miles to Platoro sign (Forest Rd. 250). At sign, turn right onto Rd. 250 (dirt) and go 6.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
some sites can accommodate units up to 40' in length
Status:
Open
Fishing
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Spectacle Lake
Fishing Method
flies, lures and bait where allowed
Water Temperature
cold
Fish Species
Browns \& Rainbow trout
Water/Flow Level
seasonal
Difficulty Level:
Easy
River and Stream Fishing
Conejos River is a Gold Medal River. Please check Colorado Division of Wildlife regulations
Fishing Method
Flies, lures \& bait where allowed
Water Temperature
cold
Fish Species
Browns \& Rainbow Trout
Special Designations
Conejos River
Water/Flow Level
seasonal
Hiking
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Day Hiking
#855 Ruybalid and 4 miles north on forest road 250 to #724 Lower Southfork, 1/2 mile south to # 729 Notch trail, which leads to # 731 Elk Creek Trail and # 727 Valle Victoria trail that ends at Trail Lake and intersects with the Continental Divide Trail.
Elevation desc
#855-8,800 to 11,200 at Ruybalid Lake, #724-8,950 to 11,400 at Blue Lake, #729 8,700 to 9,650 to intersection with #727-9,950 to 12,000 at CDT
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate to Difficult
Backpacking
Nature Viewing
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Viewing Wildlife
Wildlife viewing
Species
bear, deer, elk and birds
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Viewing Plants
wildflowers
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Viewing Scenery
Spectacular views along Forest road 250 of the Conejos Canyon and River.
Special Feature
gravel and can be rough - Spectacle Lake
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Picnicking
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Picnicking
Scenic Driving
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Scenic Driving
Spectacular scenery on forest road 250 including Conejos Canyon and River and Terrace Reservoir.
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